Satsuki Shibuya is an intuitive artist and spiritual guide whose practice is deeply rooted in spirituality, with each creation emerging from her profound connection to the unseen. Based in Los Angeles, Shibuya's journey began with a background in music and design, but a pivotal period of illness deepened her spiritual insights and redirected her focus toward the healing arts.

At the heart of Shibuya's work is her role as a spiritual conduit, translating intangible energies and spiritual messages into vibrant expressions through various mediums, including paintings, poetry, and intuitive guidance. Embracing her calling to assist others on their spiritual journeys, she has founded Shunkashūtō, an integrative spiritual conservatory dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, awakening, and alignment. Through Shunkashūtō, she offers a space for individuals to explore inner transformation, creativity, and self-discovery.

Her creations are not just visual artifacts but are imbued with the essence of sounds and spiritual vibrations, reflecting her exploration of identity and belonging as a second-generation Japanese American. Each piece invites participants to connect with their own inner experiences and the world around them, offering a sense of harmony and peace.

Shibuya’s work is characterized by its serene and evocative qualities, continually evolving as she seeks to inspire tranquility and self-discovery through her spiritual and creative endeavors. Through her art and the offerings of Shunkashūtō, she aspires to guide others toward discovering deeper meanings and purposes in their own lives.






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b. 1981 in East Los Angeles, California.
Lives and works in Los Angeles, California




Solo Exhibitions


2016
Moments, Show + Tell, Los Angeles, California
Tête-Á-Tête, Salad Bowl gallery, Tokyo, Japan

2015
Flow, Poketo, Los Angeles, California
Into The Light, Do Design, Madrid, Spain


Collaborations & Projects


2024
Shunkashūtō, Spiritual School, Los Angeles, California

2023
ILIA x Tappan, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California

2016
Moment, Limited Edition Book



Education


2009
BFA, Communication Arts, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, California

2003
BS, Music Business, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

Group Exhibitions



2023
Made In L.A., Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California
Temporal, Tappan Collective, Los Angeles, California

2022
Waves, curated by Kisshomaru Shimamura, Same Gallery (Tokyo), C7C Gallery (Nagoya), Lian (Osaka), Haku (Kyoto), Japan

2018
Los Angeles Invitational Show, George Billis gallery, Culver City, Calfornia
Calm Chaos no. 02, Zeitgenießische Galerie, Heidelberg, Germany
GIFC, 0-0 LA, Worldwide
Generation Art Party, UNICEF, Venice California (2015-2018)

2016
Palette, Ampersand International Arts, San Francisco, California
Kisaragi No Isidis, Edane, Osaka, Japan
Spatially Speaking, Platform/Tappan Collective, Culver City, California
fresh stART, Santa Monica, California

2015
Soul of Asia, Asia Art Network, KEPCO Art Center Gallery, Seoul, Korea
Soho House x Tappan Collective, Soho House, West Hollywood, California

2014
Good Mail Day, Artstream Studios Gallery, Dover, New Hampshire
Floral Edition 003, Collectif Blanc, Montréal, Canada
The Summer Print Shop, Book Stand, FvF Apartment, Berlin, Germany



Publications


2017
The Uncanny Practice of Entrainment, artwork, Spirituality & Health Magazine

2016
Artwork + interview, Heim Magazine (Russian)
Another World — In the heart of Cascadia, artwork, Cereal Magazine

2015
Embracing the Moment, cover art & interview, Obscura Magazine (English & Chinese)
Editor’s Notes, artwork, Perdiz Magazine (English & Spanish)
Sweets, artwork, Mill Magazine (Japanese)
Kinfolk Gatherings, Kinfolk Magazine

Lectures, Talks & Workshops



2024
Round Table Discussions, Guest Speaker, USC Roski School of Art and Design MFA Design Program, Los Angeles, California.

2023
The Apoteacary Travelling Tea Bar x Satsuki Shibuya, Immersive Sensory Experience Workshop, Super Farmers, Singapore2022
Crit Crew, Visiting Artist, Thrive Network

2019
Female Identity & Perspectives In Art Today, Panelist, LA Design Festival, Los Angeles, California
Design/Arts Entrepreneur, Guest Speaker, Otis College of Art and Design (2015-2019)

2018
Mindfulness & The Creative Process, Panelist, LA Design Festival, Los Angeles, California
Foundation Forward Alumni Panel, Panelist, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, California

2017
Authentic Branding, Workshop, Parachute, Venice CaliforniaExplorations in Watercolor, Workshop, Poketo, Los Angeles, California (2015-2017)

2016
Developing Your Intuition for Work and Life, Workshop, Show + Tell, Los Angeles, California

2013
Branding 101, Workshop, Poketo, Los Angeles, California
CONTRAST, Guest Speaker, TYPO International Design Talks, San Francisco, California



Interviews


2022 

2020

2019
2018
2016
2015
2013
  • Talking Spaces with Satsuki Shibuya, West Elm
  • At Home With Satsuki Shibuya, Steven Alan
  • Contrast Conversations with Satsuki Shibuya, TYPO International Design Talks